You are here: Jesus Central > Torry's Topics Reference > Anointing A token of joyDeprivation of, threatened as a punishmentNeglect of, to guests, a mark of disrespectOintment for: An article of commerce.Ointment for: Most expensive.Ointment for: Neglected in times of affliction.Ointment for: Prepared by the apothecary.Ointment for: Richly perfumed.Was applied to: The eyes.Was applied to: The face.Was applied to: The feet.Was applied to: The head. Was used for: Curing the sick.Was used for: Decorating the person.Was used for: Healing wounds.Was used for: Preparing the dead for burial.Was used for: Preparing weapons for war.Was used for: Purifying the body.Was used for: Refreshing the body.Was used for: The Jews were very fond of.Why recommended by Christ in times of FastingWith oilWith ointment